Understanding C.S. Lewis's vocation is essential for reading his works well, as is knowing how he came to it: his long and winding philosophical journey and reoccurring experiences of 'Joy.' Lewis discounted 'proofs' in philosophical theology but offered key arguments in support of theism per se, and Christianity in particular. His account of “mere Christianity” shows the centrality of self-determination, an emphasis on Christ's human nature, and a relativizing of atonement theories. Finally, Lewis's understanding of faith, his attempts to make sense of petitionary and imprecatory prayers, and his emphasis on theosis/deification, are considered.
By:
David Werther (University of Wisconsin Madison) Imprint: Cambridge University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 228mm,
Width: 151mm,
Spine: 4mm
Weight: 130g ISBN:9781009283243 ISBN 10: 1009283243 Series:Elements in the Problems of God Pages: 76 Publication Date:23 May 2024 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active